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Data PrivacyCanada

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Summary

A federal law governing how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of for-profit, commercial activities in Canada.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to access personal information held by an organization
  • 02.
    Right to challenge the accuracy of the information
  • 03.
    Right to know why an organization is collecting your data

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines up to $100,000 CAD for non-compliance with reporting or record-keeping
  • 02.
    Public naming of organizations in violation reports
  • 03.
    Court-ordered damages to affected individuals

Verified Citations

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